![]() The new trail 29er comes in four stock sizes (S-XL. ![]() The new Meta TR 29 scales back the geo of the AM bike to suit the shorter travel. Modern trail means long, low & slack with a 66.5° headtube and effectively steep seat angle, even though the actual number looks slack because of the bent seattube. Claimed frame weight (without shock) is 3.6kg. The Meta TR 29 gets ISCG mounts, modular internal cable routing, integrated chainstay & downtube protection, again with cage bolts under the downtube & the mud flap at the rear wheel to protect the rocker & bearings. And while the big gap in the stem is a bit unsettling when you first look down, the 50mm length and 780mm wider bars are all about maximum. The 6066 triple butted alloy 29er frame uses a 210x50mm metric shock, Maxle Boost rear end, a PressFit BB92, post mount 160mm brake, and a 1.5″ tapered headtube. The Meta Trail has an easy and efficient pedalling feel. Set up with lighter weight builds and often air suspension (although coils work too), some of Commencal’s pro riders have even picked out the new Meta AM 29 for enduro racing when there isn’t quite as much elevation drop. The updated main pivot also moves lower & further back, optimized for smaller 29er chainring sizes, with the side benefit of reducing pedal kickback through its travel. It pretty much shares all of the same tech with a new shorter rear triangle than the 27.5 TR, including stiffer seatstays, plus larger pivots & an updated U-link to push the shock. It shared its time in development and now looks the part, with the same single-pivot, faux-bar design that Commencal says pairs well with a longer travel fork. Commencal has built on the success of the original Commencal Meta Power 29 by boosting the output with the new Shimano EP8 motor and expanding its range with a 630Wh battery. Price 7,899 AUD Weight 15. If you’ve seen the latest Meta AM 29, the new bike will look quite similar. ![]() Thanks to updated modern trail geometry with a slack 66.5° head angle, and big 29er wheels, the new Meta TR 29 will roll over pretty much anything in its path. Commencal is quick to remind that with 130mm of rear wheel travel & 140/150mm fork travel, today’s TR would have made a solid all-mountain or even enduro bike a few years ago. Our rating 4.5 GBP 3,560.00 RRP By Tom Marvin Published: Maat 2:40 pm Our review Flat-out fast, yet agile and fun, Commencal nails the do-it-all UK trail bike Pros: An.
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